Family: |
Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae |
Max. size: |
50 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,500.0 g |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 1 - 25 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: known only the Persian Gulf to the southern coast of Oman, but not common in the south. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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